Neutral New Orleans Home

Donna Ballard Maselli renovated her New Orleans home to reflect her style and passions then worked similar magic on her life.

Donna Ballard Maselli renovated her New Orleans home to reflect her style and passions — then worked similar magic on her life.

1 of 13

William Waldron

The Homeowners

Donna Ballard Maselli and her husband, Joe, relax on the front porch. They painted the wicker chairs from Pier 1 Imports to match the house.

2 of 13

William Waldron

Kitchen Table

Maselli limited bold colors to accessories — like the red pillows on the kitchen window seat. She bought the blinds at Lowe's for $40 apiece. An old pine farm table and rush-seat chair add a rustic note to the room.

3 of 13

William Waldron

Entryway

The high-traffic entryway required the practical pick of a dark kilim rug; local lampmaker Fifi Laughlin created the handblown glass lamp.

4 of 13

William Waldron

Neutral Living Room

A compact yet comfy sofa keeps the living room from feeling crowded. The lamps — originally 1920s Art Deco candelabra — sit atop antique French side tables. Maselli scored the coffee table for $100 at a flea market. Laura Ashley fabric covers the club chair.

5 of 13

William Waldron

Master Bedroom

Crisp, white linens and a cashmere throw make for sweet dreams in the master bedroom. The marble-top taboret table dates from 1880.

6 of 13

William Waldron

White Vanity

The same marble that tops the kitchen counters covers the vanity in the master bath.

7 of 13

William Waldron

Side Table

A dramatic frond of shell ginger from a neighbor's backyard sits in a French confit pot on an 18th-century cherry buffet; Louisiana native George Marks painted the picture.

8 of 13

William Waldron

Half-Canopy Bed

Maselli made a cotton-organdy, wall-mounted half-canopy for daughter Laura's bed. The French caned chair dates to around 1900; the desk is a flea market find.

9 of 13

William Waldron

Light Dining Room

An Italian chandelier fashioned from 19th-century candlesticks hangs above a fruitwood dining table and Louis XV-style chairs. The prints depict l'Ecole des Beau-Arts and the Musee de l'Armee in Paris. The 18th-century bench is from Provence.

10 of 13

Framed Art

Follow Maselli's lead and add some fine lines to your dining room with this architectural print. ($309; ethanallen.com)

11 of 13

Chandelier

While not an exact replica of Maselli's grand fixture, this version boasts a similar leafy look — at a budget-friendly price. ($299; homedecorators.com)

12 of 13

Fabric

In an unexpected spot — like a chair back — this subdued silk pattern makes for a nice surprise. ($54.99 per yard; calicocorners.com)

13 of 13

Chair

A weathered-oak Louis-style frame gives this new Zentique piece the warmth of a well-loved heirloom. ($395 each; 770-368-3000 for stores)

A Part of Hearst Digital Media
Country Living participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites.